Facilitation Skills

Tip: As a professional developer, you will take on many roles. If you are asked to lead a group or committee: Be prepared Outline your objectives and agenda Check with a knowledgeable person to give you ideas and feedback Establish ground rules to your group  e.g. respect others' opinions Don't

Tip: As a professional developer, you will take on many roles. If you are asked to lead a group or committee: Be prepared Outline your objectives and agenda Check with a knowledgeable person to give you ideas and feedback Establish ground rules to your group  e.g. respect others' opinions Don't

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Tip: As a professional developer, you will take on many roles. If you are asked to lead a group or committee:

Be prepared

Establish ground rules to your group — e.g. respect others' opinions

Encourage discussion

Outline your objectives and agenda

Check with a knowledgeable person to give you ideas and feedback

Don't interrupt

Listen to the speaker

Let others share their opinions and ideas

Don't overpower the discussion

Present material that will capture your audience's attention and is relevant to them

Ask thought-provoking questions

Listen to your participants

Let them talk while you interject at appropriate times to focus/stimulate the discussion

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